South Africa

Pretoria - The number of people that received services from municipalities increased between 2014 and 2015, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Friday visit Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga as part of the Siyahlola Presidential Monitoring Programme.

Pretoria – The new members of the Executive Council in KwaZulu-Natal have pledged to double their efforts to create a responsive government.

Pretoria – The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Obed Bapela, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of two initiates who died in Mpumalanga.

Pretoria - Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi is expected to visit Russia from 8 to 9 June 2016, to participate in the VIII International IT forum.

Pretoria - Narcotics worth approximately R9 million were intercepted at three ports over the weekend, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished the Muslim community a peaceful Ramadan month.

Pretoria - The South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently recruiting former officers back into the service.

Pretoria - Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister, Siyabonga Cwele, has welcomed Telkom’s annual financial results for the year.

Pretoria – Five changes have been made to the KwaZulu-Natal Cabinet, it was announced on Monday.

Pretoria - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned small business owners against scam artists preying on small businesses.

Pretoria - The security services will continue to work on matters of violent extremism and terrorism and ensure the safety of all citizens and residents, says State Security Minister David Mahlobo.

Pretoria - Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane sustained minor injuries after he was caught up in a crossfire in a suspected business robbery in Johannesburg, on Sunday.

Pretoria - A multi-disciplinary task team has been set up to investigate political killings and where possible, to prevent them from happening in the build-up to the local government elections.

Pretoria - Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane successfully has concluded participating in a Ministerial Meeting on the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) in Paris, France.